Japanese Tomatoes + Abstinence

My computer's memory banks are over flowing with pictures of inspirational Japanese street fashion and runway stylings. I decided to come out of hiding and do a quick GTL. 

(Japanesestreets//Japanesestreets)

The little lady on the left feels like A Clockwork Orange meets Lisa Turtle with a twist of demure. 

The look on the right blew my mind when I saw it, please let's just focus south of her ankles for a sec. DELICIOUS MIXING! Not quite sure what that shag rug-esque bib/apron is, but I do like it. To top it off she has a hair 'do reminiscent of Dr. Seuss. Five stars. These two 'fits drastically differ, yes, but I decided to pair them together because of the use of not-yet-ripe tomato red. Now let's get the look. 

Clockwise from the top right corner:

Watermelon Boyfriend Blazer by Topshop $130

Quilted Purse by Chanel

Olive Harem Pants by Ralph Lauren $110

Bowler Hat by Goorin for Urban Outfitters $30

Floral Bustier by Versace for H&M

T-Strap Mary Jane Platforms found at Lulu's $67

Red Brick Eyeshadow by M.A.C. Cosmetics $15

Comrade Loves of the Samurai by Ihara Saikaku $15

                                        (I wish I could remember the source)

Style Boner

I have one for Ali Macgraw right now. She's so tickling my senses. I wish I was near my closet right now. I'm away for work with about 7-8 pieces of clothing to last me two weeks. Wish I brought my camera, I'm just beginning to look silly after all these combinations. Two more days to go, then it's S'LONG BUENAVENTURA. Or whatever...

Ok, get inspired. Go, go.

Inspirations

Wow, I have probably spent a total of twelve to sixteen hours on Apartment Therapy, Design Sponge, and Martha Stewart Living these past few days and have filled my mind and my hard drive full of inspiring pictures and ideas. I wanted to post my favorites here.

Photo credits: Apartmenttherapy.com, Designspongeonline.com, MarthaStewartLiving.com